I don't understand about the total cal on the small fine print on the apple watch/fitness app

It says I did 4,289 cal total the whole day. Can someone explain to me what does it mean?

Posted on Jul 7, 2021 9:52 AM

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3 replies

Jul 7, 2021 10:53 AM in response to jackvugemini1988

Total is resting + active calories added together.

Look at your screenshot underneath the move graph.

Jul 7, 2021 9:59 AM in response to jackvugemini1988

Jul 7, 2021 10:21 AM in response to Community User

I'm still not understanding the total cal part. Where is the resting and Active cal numbers i dont see?

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